JANMASTAMI MAHOTSAV AT NILKANTHDHAM POICHA

Jamasthmi is one of the popular and most celebrated hindu festival in Gujarat as Lord Sri Krishna is considered the King of Dwaraka. Lord Krishna is regarded as one of the main Gods among the Hindus and the birth of Sri Krishna took place in 'Dwapur Yug'. The birth occasion of Krishna is celebrated with the offerings that take place throughout the night. Lord Krishna is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and he took birth in the midnight. The Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple is located at Poicha village on the bank of river Narmada which is about 80 kms from Bharuch and 60kms from Vadodara. It is a newly built beautiful Swaminarayan Temple constructed in large area and one of the most visited temples of the area and attracts people from all the regions of Gujarat. One  can have divine experience by visiting Sahajanand universe, Nilkanth dham and surroundings. During Janmasthmi the temple is decorated with light and flowers to celebrate the Lord Sri Krishna birth on Janmasthmi. The cradle of Bal Krishna is always decorated in most astounding way and people from nearby areas reaches to temple from afternoon to celebrate the occasion in the temple. This huge temple was built completely in solid rock according to ancient Sthaapatya Shastra style by 11,000 great artisans who worked for 12,000 man-hours each to define every corner of this sacred temple and with host of amenities for visitors. The facility around the temple is enough to mesmerize the devotees visiting here. The lakh of visitors during janmasthmi takes the deep dive into the celebration and joy in the temple premises. The amazing environment created during the celebration in poicha temple is one the treat to watch for everyone.